Foel Fras

Tucked away within the Pumlumon range of Mid Wales, this broad, grassy Tump offers a sense of true Cambrian solitude. The terrain is typical of these uplands—largely pathless and often boggy—but the elevation provides a clear perspective over the Nant-y-moch Reservoir and the surrounding rolling moorland.

• •The name is derived from the Welsh moel, meaning a bare or bald hill, and bras, meaning broad or stout, which describes its sprawling, rounded profile.
• •From the summit, the view to the south is dominated by the massive bulk of Pumlumon Fawr, while the deep blue of the Nant-y-moch Reservoir sits prominently to the west.
• •While it shares a name with a much more famous 3,000ft peak in the Carneddau to the north, this Central Welsh summit is a far quieter affair, rarely seeing more than a handful of walkers a week.
• •The ground here is a classic example of the 'Pumlumon sponge'; the thick peat and tussocky grass are remarkably effective at holding water, ensuring your choice of footwear is tested regardless of the recent weather.